Your series of photos of the National Cathedral are simply magnificent. You have a great sense of composition, and capture the ornate detail with wonderful artistry. You may be able to accumulate enough of these to publish your own photo book. Do tourist have the ability to shoot this type of scene without people present? #9146046

Thank you all very much! I've done a few photo books for myself and family... Given how many images of the cathedral I've made over the years, perhaps I should consider a book just for that!

Richard - Yes, visitors do have the ability to capture these scenes without people present, but it takes a little luck. This was shot New Year's Day, which definitely helped thin the crowds. Still, I had to wait for a strolling couple to leave the room, but had a few minutes before the next visitors came in... #9148017

Thanks Fanie! If you're ever in DC (this goes for anyone here!) drop me a line---I'm a volunteer tour guide at this cathedral on the weekends, and I love sharing the building with photographers! #9148100

Chris this is another wonderful image of the cathedral! Thank you for giving us a guided tour in cyberspace! I agree the 10-22 is a wonderful lens! This is very nicely presented and congratulations on your DD feature! #9180058

WOW! Saw this in DDR - this is a most remarkable composition, Chris! But I see that your gallery is loaded with them (remarkable images, I mean)! Just love your wide angle POV and your processing is fabulous - incredible tones and detail. Congrats on the feature - I'm sure we'll see this one again! #9180438

A BEAUTIFUL photograph, Chris; like everything you do. The POV, the tones and the incredible detail are simply amazing. Congratulations on being featured in the DD Newsletter; a very well-deserved recognition to your wonderful work!!!Cesar #9185260

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Bethlehem Chapel in the lower (crypt) level at Washington National Cathedral. 3 exposure HDR combination plus Topaz Adjust filters.Construction for the cathedral began in this chapel in 1907, and while the chapel was complete in 5 years, the building took 83 years to finish.The vast majority of the building is 14th century English style gothic, while this chapel is designed as 13th century English gothic.

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